Troubleshooting¶

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy	Page
Engine will not start / hard to start (cranks ok)	Incorrect ignition timing	Reset timing	Installation of distributor
	Ignition problems Ignition coil Igniter Distributor High-tension cords	Inspect coil Inspect igniter Inspect distributor Inspect high-tension cords	Inspection of spark plugs Inspection of distributor Inspection of distributor Inspection of high-tension cords
	Ignition wiring disconnected or broken	Inspect wiring
Rough idle or stalls	Spark plug faulty	Inspect plugs	Inspection of high-tension cords
	Ignition wiring faulty	Inspect wiring
	Incorrect ignition timing	Reset timing	Installation of distributor
	Ignition problems Ignition coil Igniter Distributor High-tension cords	Inspect coil Inspect igniter Inspect distributor Inspect high-tension cords	Inspection of spark plugs Inspection of distributor Inspection of distributor Inspection of high-tension cords
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration	Spark plug faulty	Inspect plugs	Inspection of high-tension cords
	Ignition wiring faulty	Inspect wiring
	Incorrect ignition timing	Reset timing	Installation of distributor
Engine dieseling (runs after ignition) (switch is turned off)	Incorrect ignition timing	Reset timing	Installation of distributor
Muffler explosion (after fire) all the time	Incorrect ignition timing	Reset timing	Installation of distributor
Engine backfires	Incorrect ignition timing	Reset timing	Installation of distributor
Poor gasoline mileage	Spark plug faulty	Inspect plugs	Inspection of high-tension cords
	Incorrect ignition timing	Reset timing	Installation of distributor
Engine overheats	Incorrect ignition timing	Reset timing	Installation of distributor